Nouns can be divided into two categories, countable and uncountable. Some English words seem only to be uncountable nouns, such as ‘power’, yet it can also be countable nouns! Do you know what ‘power’ means when it is used as a countable noun?
1. Respect
Respect
Demonstrate mutual respect in the workplace helps to improve communication between colleagues.
Respect [C]: An aspect
In most respects, the cover version of this song is better than the original.
2. Exercise
Exercise [U]: The use of sth
The exercise of patience helps us to stay calm and reduces negative emotions.
Exercise [C]: A piece of written work for learning
To prepare for the DSE English exam, he does lots of grammar exercises every day.
3. Art
Art [U]: The various branches of creative activity, such as painting
His interest in art was stimulated when he joined a drawing class at the age of six.
Art [C]: A skill
Flipping food in a pan like a chef is quite an art.
4. Motivation
Motivation [U]: The enthusiasm for doing sth
The students lack motivation when being asked to join the school social clubs.
Motivation [C]: The reason for doing sth
One of the motivations of becoming a social worker is to relieve people’s suffering.
5. Power
Power [U]: The strength
‘Knowledge is power’ is a famous quote by Francis Bacon.
Power [C]: A person or country that has control over others
Speaking of a military power, the country must maintain a strong combat capability ready to fight.
